Dry and patchy skin needs some pampering and body butters can do an apt job to make it work. Tackling dry skin during winters is difficult task and here is where body butter comes to the rescue.
Best body butters for smooth and soft skin in this winter
1. Just Herbs Kerala Coconut and Wheatgerm Deep Moisturizing Body Butter
This award-winning ultra-moisturizing body butter uses our Kerala-sourced, certified organic, virgin coconut oil that works in perfect harmony with a host of other classic Ayurvedic ingredients. This expertly formulated body butter helps restore suppleness & elasticity to dry, dull & flaky skin.
PROS
- Moisturizing
- Hydrating
- Soothing and softening
- Tackles flaky and itchy skin
CONS
- Expensive
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2.The Moms Co. Natural Body Butter
Packed with Cocoa & Shea Butters and moisturizing oils, our Natural Body Butter increases your skins natural elasticity, providing comfort to your stretching belly, hips and breasts. Clinically tested for 24 hours of moisturization, it feels as nourishing as a mother’s love.
PROS
- Gets absorbed easily
- Good for dry skin
- Reduces itchiness due to dryness
- Little goes a long way
CONS
- Doesn’t work on stretch marks as claimed
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3. Kama Ayurveda Kokum and Almond Body Butter
An enriching body butter made with 100% organic cold pressed Sweet Almond Oil & Coconut Oil. Rich in Vitamin A, E which relieve dryness and have natural antioxidants to increase elasticity of the skin. Blended with Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter and Kokum Butter, it helps in regenerating skin cells and is beneficial for lightening stretch marks. Aloe Vera juice is an antiseptic agent that protects the skin. An intensive moisturizer which hydrates, moisturizes and improves skin tone reviving its natural glow.
PROS
- Hydrating on dehydrated skin
- Heals dry and damaged skin
- Keeps the skin moisturized for long period
- Heals marks and scar on skin
CONS
- Expensive
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4. Plum Vanilla Vibes Body Butter
Vanilla vibes body butter is a rich and creamy moisturizer that deeply nourishes your skin with its blend of shea butter, Brazil nut oil, and sunflower oil. Its non-greasy texture glides on smoothly and absorbs quickly, leaving your skin silky-soft and supple. This vegan and cruelty-free product is free of harmful ingredients and has a delightful vanilla fragrance that will get you smelling like a cupcake.
PROS
- Easy to apply
- Hydrates and moisturizes dry skin
- Non greasy formula
- Smells great
CONS
- Very dry skin needs reapplication
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5. The Body shop shea body butter
Now made with 97% ingredients of natural origin, including handcrafted Community Fair Trade shea butter from Ghana and Community Fair Trade organic babassu oil from Brazil, our body moisturizer leaves seriously dry skin feeling softer, smoother and intensely nourished with 96hr moisture. It even gives you a natural-looking glow.
PROS
- Moisturizes even flaky skin
- Smells good
- Makes skin soft and smooth
- Hydrating
CONS
- Expensive
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6. Earth Rhythm Cocoa Body butter
Indulge your skin in the deliciousness of cocoa butter for a soft and smooth feel. This rich body butter deeply moisturizes your skin to keep it nourished for upto 72 hours. With a luxurious feel, this body butter is a must for a radiant and healthy glow, even for mature skin.
PROS
- Non greasy formula
- Has goodness of squalene and murumuru butter
- Gets absorbed easily
- Revitalizes mature skin
CONS
- Result on mature skin needs prolonged usage
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7. Petal Fresh Pure Restoring Honey & Coconut Body Butter
Hydrate and restore skin with Petal Fresh Pure Restoring Body Butter with Honey & Coconut. Certified organic Honey has anti-microbial properties and protects skin from sun damage while Coconut Oil maintains skin moisture. This rich, creamy formula is also fortified with an exotic blend of Argan Oil and Shea Butter extract to leave your skin feeling silky smooth to the touch.
PROS
- Softens the skin
- Non greasy
- Little goes a long way
- Spreads easily
CONS
- Little expensive
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Have you tried any of the above body butters? If so, what are your thoughts? What’s your favourite body butter to use throughout winter?
FAQ ON BODY BUTTERS FOR DRY SKIN
1.Does body butter make your skin smooth?
Yes. Moisturized skin remains smooth and supple. Body butter does that.
2.Is it OK to use body butter everyday?
Yes in winter. Not recommended in summer if you have normal to oily skin.
3.What is the difference between body balm and body butter?
Body balm has higher concentration of wax (like beeswax) than body butter making it a thick product.